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  • Year 4

To design an electrical circuit diagram

In this lesson, we will use annotated sketches and exploded diagrams to develop, model and communicate our ideas for an electrical circuit.

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To design an electrical circuit diagram

In this lesson, we will use annotated sketches and exploded diagrams to develop, model and communicate our ideas for an electrical circuit.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. make design decisions that take account of the availability of resources
  2. use annotated sketches to develop and communicate their ideas

Equipment

Aluminium foil, paper fasteners, paper clips, card, paper clips, buzzers, bulbs, bulb holders, batteries, battery holders, scissors, copper tape, Computer/iPad

Content guidance

  • Equipment requiring safe usage.

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended

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This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak’s terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where otherwise stated.

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Prior knowledge starter quiz

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4 Questions

Q1.
Does this product use electricity?

An image in a quiz
Maybe
No
Correct answer: Yes

Q2.
What is the name of the device that turns an electrical product on and off?

A buzzer.
A lamp.
Correct answer: A switch.
An LED.

Q3.
Why should we never pull electrical cords?

Correct answer: All of the above.
It can damage the electrical device.
It could damage the wires inside the cords and cause the electrical device to stop working.
It is very dangerous and could cause us harm.

Q4.
Which of these power sources is most commonly used in portable torches?

Correct answer: Batteries.
Lemons.
Mains electric.

Assessment exit quiz

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4 Questions

Q1.
What is the main output of this electrical product?

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Correct answer: Light.
Motion.
Sound.

Q2.
What are wires used for? (Tick 2 boxes)

As a tool for joining parts together.
Correct answer: Carry electricity around a circuit.
Correct answer: Connect electrical components.
Stop electricity.

Q3.
Which of these categories does a battery belong to?

Input devices.
Output devices.
Correct answer: Power sources.
Process devices.

Q4.
What is the best description of an output device?

Correct answer: An output device is a component that creates an outcome.
An output device is the thinking part of an electrical system.
An output device is used to control electrical items.